The number of orders from the world's largest defenсe companies is close to a record high after an increase of 10% over the past two years amid an aggravation of the geopolitical situation. This is reported by the Financial Times (FT). The FT reports that the combined order backlogs of the 15 largest arms…
Germany will increase defense spending to 2% of GDP in 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that German defense spending in 2024 will reach 2% of GDP for the first time in thirty years. He added that the country needs armed forces capable of defending the country and that such a level of defense spending, in line with NATO standards, should be maintained in the long…
DPRK to Accelerate its Nuclear Forces Development
The Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK has adopted a law on amendments to the country's constitution, which enshrine the status of nuclear forces and provide for their accelerated development in order to guarantee the "right of the country to exist", as well as to ensure the deterrence and the protection of peace and stability…
UK to upgrade nuclear warheads
The British Ministry of Defence announced its intention to upgrade nuclear warheads. This is reported in the Refreshed Defence Command Paper. The document represents the reaction of the British Ministry of Defense to current challenges, the main of which are represented by growing confrontation and volatility in the international arena. The drafters of the Paper…
Sanctions Challenges for the Pharmaceutical Industry
European pharmaceutical industry equipment manufacturers began to refuse to supply spare parts and components to Russia. This may lead to suspension of the release of new medicine and also makes Russia search for alternative suppliers. Several representatives of the pharmaceutical industry told about the problem with supplies. Thus, Vikram Punia, the president of "Pharmasynthesis",…
The US Bans Anti-satellite Missile Tests
The US administration states that it is banning anti-satellite missile testing by the United States. Such step, according to the US officials say, is meant to express their hopes of establishing new norms for military action in space. The U.S. has sharply criticized Russia and China for conducting anti-satellite missile tests, although it also…
Space Commands of the USA, China, Russia, and Europe
The space domain is of increasing importance in the international environment that is becoming more contested and confrontational. Many states have recognised this as a challenge and formed unified space commands in recent years. USA Space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air, and sea. Donald Trump, Former US President The…
“Marker” Is Tested As an Anti-UAV Defense System
The "Marker" robot, which is supposed to be used against UAVs, in particular kamikaze drones, was tested in Russia. There are high hopes for a promising robot, capable of performing various functions. Evgeny Dudorov, the executive director of the "Android Technics" SPA, told RIA that the robot was tested as an air defense system. [newslist]…
2nd Avangard Regiment to Be Put On Combat Alert in 2022
TASS reports that the second regiment of UR-100N UTTKh intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) with the Avangard hypersonic warheads will assume combat alert in 2022. The regiment is supposed to join Russia’s Strategic Missile Force. [newslist] The second regiment of Avangard hypersonic missile systems will assume combat posture in the Yasny missile formation, the source specified…
The US Administration Approves Another $70M Sale to Jordan
The US State Department has approved a possible sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Alternate Warhead (AW) Unitary Rocket Pods and related equipment to Jordan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency states. The deal is estimated at $70 million. [newslist] This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United…